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Oldest Cities in Switzerland

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Switzerland

1 Herrliberg ZH 42.7
2 Wallisellen / Wallisellen-Ost ZH 42.7
3 Greifensee ZH 42.7
4 Estavayer-le-Lac FR 42.7
5 Bad Ragaz SG 42.7
6 Interlaken BE 42.7
7 Ascona TI 42.7
8 Châtel-Saint-Denis FR 42.7
9 Uster / Ober-Uster ZH 42.7
10 Orbe VD 42.7
11 Rümlang ZH 42.7
12 Unterseen BE 42.7
13 Sumiswald BE 42.7
14 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen ZH 42.7
15 Kerns OW 42.7
16 Alpnach OW 42.7
17 Saint-Imier BE 42.7
18 Küttigen AG 42.7
19 Blonay VD 42.7
20 Urtenen BE 42.7
21 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne VD 42.7
22 Romont FR 42.7
23 Altendorf SZ 42.7
24 Goldau SZ 42.7
25 Kirchberg BE 42.7
26 Buchrain LU 42.7
27 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Talacker ZH 42.7
28 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Guggenbühl ZH 42.7
29 Sankt Margrethen SG 42.7
30 Diepoldsau SG 42.7
31 Basse-Nendaz VS 42.7
32 Menziken AG 42.7
33 Hergiswil NW 42.7
34 Chavannes VD 42.7
35 Villmergen AG 42.7
36 Würenlos AG 42.7
37 Heimberg BE 42.7
38 Herzogenbuchsee BE 42.7
39 Buochs NW 42.7
40 Uznach SG 42.7
41 Zürich (Kreis 8) / Mühlebach ZH 42.7
42 Savièse VS 42.7
43 Adligenswil LU 42.7
44 Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern) ZH 42.7
45 Oberuzwil SG 42.7
46 Laufen BL 42.7
47 Münchwilen TG 42.7
48 Appenzell AI 42.7
49 Uetendorf BE 42.7
50 Teufen AR 42.7
51 Gelterkinden BL 42.7
52 Peseux NE 42.7
53 Les Avanchets GE 42.7
54 Stäfa ZH 42.7
55 Echallens VD 42.7
56 Massagno TI 42.7
57 Murten/Morat FR 42.7
58 Oberengstringen ZH 42.7
59 Zollikon ZH 42.7
60 Balsthal SO 42.7
61 Sissach BL 42.7
62 Biasca TI 42.7
63 Bottmingen BL 42.7
64 Fully VS 42.7
65 Collombey VS 42.7
66 Mattenbach (Kreis 7) / Deutweg ZH 42.7
67 Bex VD 42.7
68 Neuenkirch LU 42.7
69 Losone TI 42.7
70 Bolligen BE 42.7
71 Derendingen SO 42.7
72 Sargans SG 42.7
73 Horgen / Horgen (Dorfkern) ZH 42.7
74 Dietlikon / Dietlikon (Dorf) ZH 42.7
75 Frenkendorf BL 42.7
76 Malters LU 42.7
77 Zürich (Kreis 1) ZH 42.7
78 Trimbach SO 42.7
79 Untersiggenthal AG 42.7
80 Viganello TI 42.7
81 Grabs SG 42.7
82 Ruswil LU 42.7
83 Thal SG 42.7
84 Dornach SO 42.7
85 Sirnach TG 42.7
86 Muri AG 42.7
87 Kilchberg ZH 42.7
88 Blécherette VD 42.7
89 Meggen LU 42.7
90 Bremgarten AG 42.7
91 Gränichen AG 42.7
92 Buchs AG 42.7
93 Crissier VD 42.7
94 Saanen BE 42.7
95 Bagnes VS 42.7
96 Zermatt VS 42.7
97 Minusio TI 42.7
98 Ollon VD 42.7
99 Frutigen BE 42.7
100 Au SG 42.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Switzerland often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Herrliberg has a median age of 42.7 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Herrliberg's residents are over 42.7 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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